Chapter 42

Demetri’s POV

“He started trying to get around Dad. He was determined to leave, but his movements were slow and easily blocked by my dad. It was only when he saw Mom and me in the doorway that he completely gave up. He collapsed against my dad and bawled. Dad ended up asking Mom to fix a salt bath, which made Cole cry even worse. I remember Dad trying to comfort him. He told him, ‘I know the salt burns open wounds badly, but you’re not doing it alone. I will get in the tub with you if it’s okay with you.’”

“How did Cole respond to your dad’s willingness to help?”

I give Jamie a chance to collect himself. It seems like this ordeal with Cole has affected him quite deeply.